Blue Collar, Big Picture: Why Trades Deserve More Respect Than They Get
Why Trades Matter More Than You Think Growing up, I saw firsthand how important skilled trades are to our communities and families. My dad coached soccer and worked in stockbroking, but I spent a lot of my own time learning and working with my hands—from helping out at my parents’ childcare center to washing and […]
How Growing Up in a Family Business Shaped My Work Ethic for Life
Early Lessons Beyond the Classroom Growing up, my childhood wasn’t your typical story. My parents built a childcare center when I was just two years old, and for the next 30 years, that center became a second home—not only to hundreds of kids but also to dozens of teachers, including my family. Being around that […]